Cultural dimensions This theory identifies five cultural dimensions that influence communication and behavior
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Power distance
Individualism vs. collectivism
Masculinity vs. femininity
Uncertainty avoidance
Long-term vs. short-term orientation
Cross cultural communication
Communication accommodation This theory focuses on how individuals adjust their communication styles to accommodate or adapt to the cultural norms of others
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Language
Non-verbal cues
Speech patterns
Establish rapport
Reduce social distance
Enhance communication
Cross cultural communication
Honeymoon
Phase 1 Culture shock
Phase 2 Adaptation
Phase 3 This theory suggests that individuals experience a process of adjustment and adaptation when interacting with a new culture
03 Cultural adaptation
Cross cultural communication
This theory focuses on cultural variations in communication styles and examines how individuals from different cultures may have distinct preferences
Communication styles 04 High context cultures Low context cultures Vs
Cross cultural communication
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25% Mercury Mercury is the smallest planet of them all
40% Venus Venus is the second planet from the Sun
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